CASAC Alcohol And Drug Counselor 3

Question 1

Which screening instrument uses a series of 10 questions specifically designed to identify hazardous and harmful patterns of alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)

Answer

The AUDIT is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization to identify hazardous drinking, harmful drinking, and alcohol dependence.

Question 2

In the context of motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS represent?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing

Answer

OARS represents the four core microskills of motivational interviewing: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing.

Question 3

Which federal law protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records and is more restrictive than HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 provides additional federal protections for substance use disorder treatment records beyond what HIPAA requires, requiring specific written consent for most disclosures.

Question 4

A client who has been abstinent from cocaine for six months reports that walking past the neighborhood where they used to buy drugs triggers intense cravings. This is best explained by which concept?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning (cue-reactivity)

Answer

Classical conditioning explains how environmental cues previously associated with drug use become conditioned stimuli that trigger cravings (conditioned responses) even after prolonged abstinence.

Question 5

What is the recommended first step when a substance abuse counselor suspects that a client is experiencing suicidal ideation?

Accepted Answer

Directly and calmly ask the client about suicidal thoughts

Answer

Evidence-based practice recommends directly asking about suicidal ideation, as this does not increase risk and allows for proper assessment and safety planning.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Alcohol And Drug Counselor 3